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Icom IC-A16E vs Radtel RT-790G

What IC-A16E does better (1) and where RT-790G wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
vs
Radtel RT-790G
Radtel · 2024RT-790G
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £160
Higher score
6.2Range & power4.8
5.0Battery8.3

Why is IC-A16E better than RT-790G?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%

Why is RT-790G better than IC-A16E?

  1. Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radtel RT-790GRadtel RT-790G≈ £1607.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power6 W5 W
Channels200—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight257 g—
Width52 mm—
Height112 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke—
BluetoothYesYes
Radios in the base pack1—
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